Description
This Creamy Herb Chicken & Basmati Rice is a rich, comforting dish with juicy, herb-seasoned chicken in a velvety garlic cream sauce, served over fluffy basmati rice. It’s an easy, restaurant-quality meal perfect for weeknights!
Ingredients
Scale
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For the Chicken:
- 2 large chicken breasts (or 4 small), cut in half lengthwise
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
For the Creamy Herb Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half & half for a lighter version)
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
For the Basmati Rice:
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups water or chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp butter (optional, for extra flavor)
Instructions
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1️⃣ Cook the Basmati Rice:
- Rinse basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a pot, bring 2 cups water (or broth) to a boil.
- Add rice, salt, and butter, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
2️⃣ Prepare the Chicken:
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and oregano.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3️⃣ Make the Creamy Herb Sauce:
- In the same skillet, add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits.
- Stir in heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer for 2 minutes, then add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
4️⃣ Combine & Serve:
- Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for 2-3 minutes, spooning sauce over the top.
- Serve over basmati rice, garnished with fresh parsley.
5️⃣ Enjoy!:
- Serve hot with a side of roasted veggies or a simple salad!
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half & half instead of heavy cream.
- You can substitute the chicken with turkey breast or tofu for a different protein option.
- Serve with roasted veggies or a simple side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 chicken breast with rice)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 105mg